Courts Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike... Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
Legislature Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines. Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
News Montgomery Public Schools superintendent resigns Superintendent Melvin J. Brown announced Saturday that he will be resigning at the end of October. Jacob HolmesSeptember 16, 2024
Elections Voting rights groups sue state over voter purge The Southern Poverty Law Center, Campaign Legal Center and Fair Elections center filed the suit Friday. Jacob HolmesSeptember 16, 2024
State Alabama schools beset by threats as students return Foley is just one of numerous incidents that have taken place at schools across the state in recent weeks. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2024
News Mobile councilman pushes back against book challenges The council is set to approve $8.2 million in funding for the library at its next meeting. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2024
News Prattville Library eyes 5th Circuit dissent as template for victory Two judges in that three-judge panel found that the removal of 17 children's books at the Llano Public Library violated law. Jacob HolmesSeptember 11, 2024
State SPLC Union demands removal of CEO Huang The union is also asking leadership to negotiate a reversal of recent layoffs. Jacob HolmesSeptember 10, 2024
State Veterans Affairs commissioner resigns at Ivey’s bequest Gov. Kay Ivey had called a special meeting of the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the removal of Commissioner Kent Davis. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates Goldman Sachs’ investment in rural Alabama communities Launch includes $3 million commitment to CDFIs focused on Alabama small businesses. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024